Papillary lesions cause great discomfort not only because of external skin changes. Many papillomas are at increased risk of injury, including friction and infection. All of these factors can provoke the spread of rashes and malignancy of the cells of the neoplasm. Before starting treatment, a mandatory diagnosis is carried out to determine the causes and the nature of the structure of the buildup. What causes papillomas on the body, what does the body signal about? Let's find out in this article.
Papillomas on the body - what do they mean, what does the body say?
Papillomas on the body mean only one indisputable fact: a person has become a carrier of papillomavirus infection as it progresses. The main way the virus is transmitted into the body is sexual, but infection is possible through kisses, handshakes, or household contact.
The known types of papillomas on the body differ in structural features, color, size and density. Of course, not all carriers of a viral infection suffer from multiple or single rashes on the body. Activation of pathogenic virus activity usually occurs due to a persistent decrease in immunity.
Some patients even compare papillomas to birthmarks. However, papillomas have a number of fundamental differences:
- Presence of a vascular component;
- preferred position in places with friction, sweating;
- loose and soft structure.
Papilloma looks like a papillary growth on a stalk. The main danger posed by papillomas lies in the cancerous transformation of skin cells.
The risk group includes patients with a difficult clinical and life history as well as patients with cancer in close relatives.
Papillomas rarely cause concern to a person without causing pain and local symptomatic manifestations. Clinicians even call such neoplasms a "time bomb", which, under the influence of various negative factors, can spontaneously become malignant.
The virus may not appear for years, but a person, even with strong immunity, is a carrier of the infection. More often it is men who are to blame for infecting a woman during unprotected sex.
The main reasons for the occurrence
The main cause of rashes on the body is the defeat of the body due to an infection with the human papillomavirus.
The predisposing factors for virus activity are:
- chronic diseases of the internal organs and systems;
- skin trauma of any origin;
- infection of the skin;
- allergic diseases;
- congenital autoimmune diseases;
- Genital infections and inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.
Pathological processes and dysfunction of the internal organs can suppress the activity of the immune system, affect general health and weaken the body. With a persistent decrease in immune forces, the virus begins pathogenic activity, gradually replacing the DNA of healthy cells with viral ones. This disrupts the regeneration process at the cellular level, the chaotic treatment of the cells and the formation of neoplasms begin.
The virus actively affects the deep layers of the epidermis, so the first symptom of a developing infection is the appearance of papillomatous foci.
Special features of appearance in men
Frequent localization of papillomas in men - genitals and penis, face, armpits.
Hypothermia and a greater susceptibility to negative external factors are seen as common factors in reducing immunity in men:
- bad habits (tobacco, alcohol);
- Special features of the work (heavy production work, hot shops, radioactivity):
- increased stress factor;
- active sex life (especially at a young age).
HPV in men is often combined with other sexually transmitted infections. Infection is common in men who neglect the use of barrier contraception methods. Although the HPV virus can get into the body even if a condom is used.
The most important HPV prevention is vaccination. It is recommended that the vaccine be injected three times at the time of puberty, well before active sexual activity begins. Doctors recommend starting vaccinating children between the ages of 10 and 12.
Causes of Multiple Papillomas
Multiple papillomas on the body with limited or widespread localization indicate exhaustion of the body. Usually, multiple rashes are associated with general malaise, drowsiness, and unexplained weakness in the patient.
The viral activity in the layers of the epidermis is usually extensive, so the appearance of new papillary foci occurs quickly.
Often the virus itself can provoke the development of various diseases, which only complicate the course of the infection process.
The following diseases and conditions can trigger the general spread of papillary lesions throughout the body:
- acute infection processes of any kind and location;
- Sunburn, overuse of solariums or tanning in the open sun;
- metabolic disorders;
- inadequate nutrition, poor nutritional regime, unbalanced diet;
- oncological tumors of the internal organs, the skin;
- HIV or AIDS;
- persistent psychoemotional instability, stress, mental disorders;
- age-related changes.
The rapid spread of papillomas throughout the body is caused by the patient's excess weight. With increasing weight, the sweat glands are activated, so that papillomas in the armpits and in the skin folds are more noticeable. Doctors notice a noticeable spread of infectious growth with increased weight in the hot summer months.
Neoplasms can occur not only due to serious diseases and autoimmune diseases. Bad habits, intense physical activity, and serious stress can also provoke the activity of a viral infection.
If skin neoplasms appear in patients, the question of the tactics of treatment and removal of the growths naturally arises.
Features of the therapy
A viral infection can be present in the body for a long time without any visible manifestations. In patients, on a background of good health, the virus may not appear at all in their life. The first symptoms appear when immunity is weakened.
Doctors do not recommend starting self-treatment without diagnosis and medical advice for several reasons:
- it is visually impossible to determine the structure and nature of the neoplasm;
- The patient is unable to assess the extent of the oncogenic risk.
- Inadequate therapy with some means can make the situation worse, e. g. B. burns, secondary infections.
Differential diagnosis significantly improves therapeutic outcomes for skin lesions because it identifies the type of rash and allows you to choose the only appropriate treatment.
Modern dermatology and cosmetology offer two options for removing papillomas from the body:
- Drug therapy- Use of local and systemic drugs;
- Surgical removal- using the latest hardware techniques and traditional surgery.
In the first case, antiviral and immunomodulatory therapy must be prescribed. These drugs for papillomas in the body are necessary to stop the virus activity and improve the patient's immune status.
Local treatment does not always bring the expected results. Therefore, in addition to conservative medicine, doctors offer a number of surgical techniques:
- scalpel removal;
- distance by radio wave method;
- laser removal of papillomas;
- electrocoagulation;
- exposure to a chemical solution;
- Freezing of liquid nitrogen.
No operation can rule out recurring neoplasms, so you should definitely undergo active antiviral therapy.
In addition to treatment, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, diet, sleep, and wakefulness. Most patients rarely follow these recommendations, and their implementation is very important to the successful management of HPV.
The human papillomavirus in itself does not pose a risk, but there is always the risk of malignancy of neoplastic cells.
To minimize HPV infection, careful observance of intimate and personal hygiene and order in sexual relationships is recommended. Timely diagnosis significantly reduces the risk of complications.